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Two Years On: Malawi Remembers Saulos Chilima as Calls for Truth and Accountability Grow

Jun 10, 2026 02:10 PM By Tapiwa Mbewe and Gift Asibu

Today 10th June, 2026 marks two years since Malawi lost former Vice President and founder of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), Saulos Klaus Chilima, alongside eight others in a tragic military plane crash in Chikangawa Forest, Mzimba District. What began as an ordinary day on June 1...

Governance Expert Cautions Against Patronage in Diplomatic Posts

Jun 08, 2026 12:42 PM By Witness Deborah Mhango

As the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament started interviewing and vetting individuals selected to serve as Malawi's representatives in foreign diplomatic missions on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, governance expert Makhumbo Munthali says it is important that people appointed to various...

Roads Authority Warns Against Encroaching Road Reserve Areas

Jun 08, 2026 12:22 PM By Gift Asibu

The Roads Authority has expressed concern over the increasing number of people conducting farming activities within road reserve areas, warning that the practice is illegal and poses a threat to the integrity and safety of road infrastructure. Speaking to Umunthu FM, the Authority's Publi...

NGO cites lack of inclusion, as Malawi mining sector fails locals

Jun 05, 2026 01:08 PM By Humphreys Bomba

Executive Director for the Foundation for Community Support Services (FOCUS) Kossam Munthari has called for increased investment and effective implementation of mining reforms to ensure greater benefits for Malawians. The remarks come as the Malawi mining sector is undergoing major regulat...

APAM Launches Nationwide Registration of People with Albinism

Apr 21, 2026 12:44 PM Witness Deborah Mhango

The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has launched an initiative to register all people with albinism across the country with an aim of establishing accurate national database. According to APAM’s President, Young Muhamba, the initiative will help improve the organization’s...

National Bank Calls for Private Sector Role in Disaster Response

Apr 18, 2026 09:34 AM By Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

National Bank of Malawi has underscored the need for the private sector to partner with the government in times of disaster. Chief Risk Officer for the bank, Charles Ulaya, said when disasters occur, the government becomes overwhelmed, making it difficult to assist affected individuals on its ...

Chief laments rising teenage pregnancies in Itezhi Tezhi

Apr 16, 2026 03:05 PM Latest News

Zambia loses one woman every four hours to pregnancy complications – Ipas ASR A traditional leader in Itezhi Tezhi District has sounded a distress call over the increasing number of young girls in his chiefdom who are dropping out of school due to unplanned pregnancies. Officially opening ...